About the Event:

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Join us in New Orleans for our 80th Annual Convention & Marketplace!
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Important Hotel Reservations Update

The general room block period to stay at one of the NCAI partner hotels has now concluded. As a result, room availability at our six designated convention hotels is becoming increasingly limited. We genuinely appreciate those who have already secured their accommodations early. For attendees still seeking accommodations, NCAI suggests contacting nearby hotels directly and having your credit card details on hand for the booking process.

Here are additional nearby hotels for reference:

Omni Riverfront Hotel: 1-888-444-6664

Hilton Garden Inn: 1-504-525-0044

Hyatt Place New Orleans: 1-504-524-1881

Harrah’s New Orleans: 1-877-449-5004

Sonesta ES Suites New Orleans: 1-504-522-1300

*These hotels are listed for your convenience only, rooms will be at a current market rate.

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NCAI 80th Annual Convention:

This November, join NCAI in New Orleans, LA, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center for the 80th Annual Convention & Marketplace, where attendees will have the opportunity to work collaboratively to protect and advance tribal sovereignty. Tribal leaders, NCAI members, Native youth, and partners from across Indian Country will gather in-person to discuss critical issues, develop strategy, and to embark upon a new era of Nation-to-Nation engagement. Additionally, attendees and the general public will be able to browse the Marketplace, which features a variety of booths ranging from artists to federal job recruiters and much more!

Proposed Constitutional Amendments

The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) will be hosting its 80th Annual Convention & Marketplace from November 12-17, 2023, in New Orleans, Louisiana. In addition to the typical business of the Congress—including elections of NCAI leadership—the upcoming Convention will include a vote on proposed changes to the NCAI Constitution. Click below to read communications from the Executive Committee to the NCAI membership about the proposed amendments to the NCAI Constitution:

CALL TO VENDORS

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Please join us in supporting the NCAI 80th Annual Convention & Marketplace

The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI), the oldest, largest, and most representative national Native organization in the country, is excited to announce its 80th Annual Convention & Marketplace. By aligning your brand or organization with this seminal event, you are not merely supporting a convention but advancing the sovereign rights and self-determination of Tribal Nations across the country. This is an unparalleled opportunity to enact meaningful change while elevating your organizational profile within and beyond Native communities.

During this crucial gathering, delegates deliberate on urgent issues in line with their respective governments’ policies, goals, and needs. Resolutions are voted on and passed to establish NCAI’s stance on a myriad of significant matters. By sponsoring the Annual Convention, your organization not only gains visibility, but also becomes an integral part of this democratic process. Your sponsorship amplifies these voices and helps turn resolutions into actionable change.

In essence, your financial support transcends conventional sponsorship; it becomes a robust endorsement of tribal governance and self-determination. You’re not merely contributing to an event but actively participating in 

a collective movement that shapes policies and impacts lives across Native communities.

BECOME A SPONSOR

Resolutions are now being accepted

Submit your resolution here and download the NCAI template

All of NCAI’s advocacy work is guided by the resolutions process. Visit NCAI's resolution page for more information. Download the NCAI template before submitting your resolution. If you have questions or issues, email Suzanne Gould. However, resolutions will only be accepted through this online form.

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Are you interested in being an exhibitor at the NCAI 80th Annual Convention & Marketplace?

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Please join us in supporting the NCAI 80th Annual Convention & Marketplace

The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI), the oldest, largest, and most representative national Native organization in the country, is excited to announce its 80th Annual Convention & Marketplace. By aligning your brand or organization with this seminal event, you are not merely supporting a convention but advancing the sovereign rights and self-determination of Tribal Nations across the country. This is an unparalleled opportunity to enact meaningful change while elevating your organizational profile within and beyond Native communities.

During this crucial gathering, delegates deliberate on urgent issues in line with their respective governments’ policies, goals, and needs. Resolutions are voted on and passed to establish NCAI’s stance on a myriad of significant matters. By sponsoring the Annual Convention, your organization not only gains visibility, but also becomes an integral part of this democratic process. Your sponsorship amplifies these voices and helps turn resolutions into actionable change.

In essence, your financial support transcends conventional sponsorship; it becomes a robust endorsement of tribal governance and self-determination. You’re not merely contributing to an event but actively participating in 

a collective movement that shapes policies and impacts lives across Native communities.

BECOME A SPONSOR

NCAI 80th Annual Convention:
Proposed Constitutional Amendments

Join us at our 80th Annual Convention!
Our youth agenda includes a service day, book reading by Traci Sorrell, and Policy Lead speakers!

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